Arabic · Body & Health
ra's
Head
The top part of the body containing the brain and face.
رأسي يؤلمني قليلا.
My head hurts a little.
The word 'رأس' (ra's) stems from the root ر-أ-س, which pertains to the head or leadership. It has significance in anatomical and metaphorical contexts.
Used universally across formal and informal registers, it appears in medical and everyday conversations related to anatomy and well-being.
The term appears in classical texts and idioms, often symbolizing authority and intellect.